Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black 2025
Microsoft Surface 10.8" Surface 3 Silver 2015
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black 2025
The iPad Pro 11" with the M5 chip is highly praised for its speed, responsiveness, and portability. Users highlight its excellent performance for note-taking, creative work like drawing in Procreate, and business tasks. The 1TB model with 16GB RAM is especially valued for graphics-intensive work. The only minor complaint is about shipping delays from one retailer.
Pros
- Fast M5 chip performance
- Excellent for note-taking and drawing
- Portable 11-inch size
- Ample 1TB storage with 16GB RAM
- Great for business and creative tasks
Cons
- Shipping delays from some retailers
Microsoft Surface 10.8" Surface 3 Silver 2015
The single verified review describes the refurbished tablet as being in near mint condition and even includes an unlisted LTE modem, exceeding expectations. The Q&A confirms it comes with a charger and is unlocked for 4G LTE, though compatibility with specific US carriers like Verizon is not fully addressed. Overall, the limited feedback is very positive, but the sample size is too small to draw broad conclusions.
Pros
- Near mint condition
- Unlisted LTE modem included
- Exceeds expectations
- Comes with charger
- Unlocked for 4G LTE
Cons
- Limited sample size
- Unclear Verizon compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 | Microsoft Surface 10.8" Surface 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M5 ★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 10.8" |
| Resolution | 2420 px★ | — |
| Panel | OLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Battery | 31 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
Microsoft Surface 10.8" Surface 3 Silver 2015
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average battery (29th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 25 specs.
